The Guilty (Henry Parker Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Still relatively fresh out of J-school but already a hot scribe at the New York Gazette, Henry Parker (from Pinter's The Mark) files another hair-raising story in the Big Bad Apple. This time the juicy journo's on the trail of the Boy, a sharpshooting serial killer who kills his prey using an antique Winchester 1873, the gun that won the West. The first victim is celebrity diva Athena Paradis, and the killer leaves a note quoting a piece of Henry's. Henry's research reveals a bizarre connection between Henry and a long-dead outlaw of the American West, and, as victims pile up, Henry wonders if the Boy is out for vengeance. The intrepid journalist must think fast on his feet to stop him, even if it means asking for help from a rival Dispatch journalist, the lovely Paulina Cole. Tension mounts, bullets fly and Pinter's cool fusion of a new outlaw with blood ties to an old one hits the mark. The resolution is a ripsnorter, leaving thrill fans ready for the next Henry Parker newsflash. (Mar.)
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Review

"A suspenseful and shocking tale that will leave readers clamoring for the next Henry Parker novel." -- Library Journal

"One of the best thrillers of the year." -- Press & Sun-Bulletin

"Readers who enjoyed Pinter's first book, THE MARK, won't be disappointed with his followup." -- Romantic Times

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Mira (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 077832463X
• ISBN-13: 978-0778324638
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,515 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 2 in The Henry Parker Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first, April 10, 2008

By	AHD18 (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

Just as i mentioned on my first review, I am not a huge reader, but The Mark really impressed me. After a long awaited wait to purchase The Guilty, I am far from disappointed. This was another amazing read. It was quick, suspenseful, thorough and exciting. Each page was gripping and each new twist enthralling. I highly recommend this book to anyone and cannot wait until August when Pinter's third book The Stolen arrives. Thanks for another great read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent second novel!, May 30, 2008

By	GinRobi (Timmins, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

Incredible and darn near unputdownable! I really enjoy the characters in the series and the new ones that pop up. Lots of action and suspense. Pinter, the author, really pulls you into Henry's world and it stays in your mind long after the novel is finished.

Some may find the plot a little `cheesy', and while I didn't find it the most original, it's how it played out that was the fascinating part. Like a reporter hitting the ground running, you're the reader that's sucked in before the first chapter is even finished, you're hooked, hitting the ground running right along with Henry in the second chapter.

My mistake was reading the excerpt at the back of the novel of the prologue and first chapter from his third novel, The Stolen, coming out in August 2008. I would have been content to eagerly await his third novel, but now I'm impatient waiting, LOL!

To reiterate, great characters, well played-out plot, tons of action and suspense... I couldn't ask for better. A new author has joined the crowd of thriller authors, ladies and gents, and his name is Jason Pinter!

***SPOILER ALERT***

If you intend to read this book, do not read past this point!

I found that Jack was butting in where his nose didn't belong. I would have expected this exact thing from Paulina, not Jack. Not everyone is the same, nor can they cope with the same things in life. Everyone is different and I was angry that Jack would naturally assume that Henry was like him. I don't think Jack would have ever had or every will have what Henry and Amanda have/had.

The ending was sad and a little frustrating. Amanda was safe and sound, Mya was going to survive - he doesn't love Mya, but he's going to stick by her - something he regrets he hadn't been able to do before. He loves Amanda, but he pushed her away `to protect her'. Now both of them are hurting because Henry can't get passed what `almost' happened? Someone (by that, I mean character in the book) should be giving Henry a really good smack upside the head!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better than The Mark!, April 19, 2008

By	chiefbh - See all my reviews

This book was even better than The Mark. It had a deeper story and there weren't as many "no action" spots. No offense to The Mark at all it too was a fantastic book. The Guilty is a fantastic sequel and I am looking forward to his next book, The Stolen, which is coming out in August!